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חֹזֶק

𐤇𐤆𐤒

chôzeq

H2392 noun

SILEX Entry

Root חזק to be strong, to strengthen, to prevail, to harden, to repair

Definition

A state or quality of physical, moral, or figurative strength, might, or firmness; an expression of force or vigor, sometimes denoting the power to withstand, endure, or prevail. In various contexts, it can refer to physical strength, firmness of character, or intensity of action (such as 'with strength' or vigorously).

Semantic Range

strength, might, power, force, firmness, vigor, intensity, resilience

Root / Etymology

Root חזק meaning 'to be strong, to grow firm'. חֹזֶק is a noun form denoting the quality or state derived from the root, specifically highlighting the abstract noun sense of strength or power. The form is a masculine noun.

Historical & Contextual Notes

חֹזֶק appears in various biblical contexts to denote strength in both literal (physical might, hardness) and figurative (fortitude, steadfastness) senses. In the monarchic and exilic periods, it sometimes describes military might, resilience, or steadfastness of the people or individuals. The abstract nature of the word means its actual referent often depends on context: it can describe personal capacity, group strength, or even the intensity with which an action is performed (e.g., in Exodus 13:14, 'with a strong hand'). It overlaps in meaning with related terms like עֹז (strength) and גְּבוּרָה (might/heroism) but typically emphasizes the state or enduring quality of strength rather than a single act or heroic deed. Standard translations as 'strength' or 'power' are generally appropriate but do not always capture its range, especially in nuanced uses denoting firmness or resilience. In some post-exilic and later Hebrew, חֹזֶק could shade into notions of perseverance or steadfastness, reflecting evolving usage.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from חָזַק; power; strength.

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Root Family

חזק (ḥ-z-q) — to be strong, to strengthen, to prevail, to harden, to repair

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H2388 חָזַק I will strengthen
H2389 חָזָק with firmness
H2390 חָזֵק and strong
H2391 חֵזֶק my strength
H2393 חֶזְקָה according to the forceful-control of

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H2392-01 בְּ/חֹ֣זֶק bechozeq HR/Ncmsc with strength with strength 3
H2392-03 בְ/חָזְקֵ֔/נוּ vechazeqenu HR/Ncmsc/Sp1cp by our strength in our strength 1
H2392-02 חֹ֖זֶק chozeq HNcmsc strength strength-of 1

Occurrences in Scripture

5 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H2392-01 Exodus 13:3 בְּ/חֹ֣זֶק bechozeq HR/Ncmsc with strength with strength
H2392-01 Exodus 13:14 בְּ/חֹ֣זֶק bechozeq HR/Ncmsc with strength with strength
H2392-01 Exodus 13:16 בְּ/חֹ֣זֶק bechozeq HR/Ncmsc with strength with strength
H2392-03 Amos 6:13 בְ/חָזְקֵ֔/נוּ vechazeqenu HR/Ncmsc/Sp1cp by our strength in our strength
H2392-02 Haggai 2:22 חֹ֖זֶק chozeq HNcmsc strength strength-of
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